Lesson
9: Computers as Information and Communication Technology
This
lesson discusses about computers as information and communication technology.
Through computer technology, educators saw the implications of learning along
computer literacy. This lesson also includes the CAI, computer-assisted
instruction. CAI was introduced using the principle of individualized learning
through a positive climate that includes realism and appeal with drill
exercises that uses color, music and animation. It also emphasizes the personal
computer as ICT. Close to the turn of the 21st century, however, such a
distinction merged owing to the advent of microprocessor, also known as the
personal computer (PC). This Personal Computer (PC) functions as an
instructional and educational communication media that helps to enrich and
enhance the teaching-learning process. The PC was characterized as to the
audiovisual media and communication media. Instructional media consist of
audio-visual aids that served to enhance and enrich the teaching- learning
process. Examples are the blackboard, photo, film and video. On the other hand,
educational communication media comprise the media of communication to
audiences including learners using the print, film, radio and television or
satellite means of communication. For example, distance learning were
implemented using correspondence, radio, television or the computer satellite
system. Normally, there are 10 programs installed in an ordinary modern PC and
these are Microsoft Office, Power-point, Excel, Internet Explorer, Yahoo or
Google, Adobe Reader, MSN, Windows media player, Cyberlink Power and GameHouse.
As
to the experience, this personal computer is not new to me because during my
elementary years I was already exposed to this for I was enrolled to a computer
class by my parents and our class is every Saturday and Sunday. By that I was
able to use the computer as source of information using the Encarta if there is
no internet connection, a way of having fun through the games it offered like,
Who Wants to be a Billionaire, Hangaroo, Solitaire, and the like. We also
taught us using the MS Word in which we will draw something there or put an
image or text, use the Paint and put our output in a diskette. During my high
school, we also have a Computer subject so what I have learned was a great help
for me especially in enhancing my skills using a computer. In God’s grace, in
my college years I already owned a computer so I really find it as very useful
in studying because it helps me in many ways with the programs being installed
in my computer.
As
to the reflection, the use of ICT has become an integral part of our society.
Mainly, the computer, the Internet and social media had become a huge part in
different aspects of the society; economy, industry, and education. In
teaching, ICT is very useful in the sense that information and communication
are important elements in teaching. As future educators, we should share and
give information to our students during instruction. And to be able to deliver
this information, effective communication is important. Through the use of ICT,
teachers and students can share and communicate information outside the
classroom environment. It can be a tool for information gathering, storing, and
communication. The vast capabilities of the computer and ICT are useful and
essential in the world today, for it can shrink the global world and we can
easily connect with different people from far distance.
As
an application, the Internet has been an instrument known, not only here in the
Philippines, but in the entire world.
Being computer literate has something to do with learning it because one
cannot use computer without having acquire skills in reading, writing,
listening and speaking. Therefore, one can improve his skills in reading, writing,
listening and speaking just by using computer. As future educators, computers
are very essential for us to be more competent in the teaching and learning
process. It is truly emphasized that computer is used for information as well
as communication. The 21st century is digitally evolving for the progression of
learning. So, we agree that computer is an effective assistant in developing
the knowledgeable information and the effective communication of a learner.
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